Devin Haney Open to Fighting Vasyl Lomachenko Again if “It Makes Sense”

Devin Haney recently hit a rough patch, as even though he won the fight against Vasyl Lomachenko, all he got in return was widespread criticism and a hefty fine of $400,000. Although he did retain his status as the undisputed lightweight champion with the victory via unanimous decision, demands are being made for a rematch. In the midst of all the drama, talks of a potential bout between Shakur Stevenson and Haney started appearing. The bout would have the fans very interested, as Haney would get another chance to prove his mettle in the ring.

However, the talks seem to have hit a wall, as Shakur Stevenson is refusing to sign the contract with the 75-25 deal in Haney’s favor. He has made it clear that he knows his worth and would not settle for this much. They recently went back and forth on Twitter. With all that in mind, it appears that Haney is not resistant to the idea of a rematch against Lomachenko to clear his name.

Devin Haney clears the air about facing Loma once again

As things appear to be at a standstill for now, Haney is keen to keep his options open. The whole state of affairs with the Loma situation only raised questions about his validity as a champion. Moreover, the champion recently did an interview with The Danza Project. There he shared his method of keeping his head clear of all the hate, which is simply ignoring it. It seems that’s how he managed to focus on his craft while being relentlessly criticized by boxing enthusiasts all over the world.

Addressing a potential rematch against Lomachenko, he shared his willingness to give the Ukrainian another chance. ‘The Dream’ made it clear that he never said no to a rematch; in fact, it was his father who made the statement. The undisputed champion stated that he is willing to “fight anybody if it it makes sense and everything aligns.”

He stated that he’ll “fight everybody” and that he has been “saying that forever”. He claimed that he believes that if he has beaten someone once, he can beat them twice as well. Haney will be willing to fight against Loma, but “it’s just got to make sense.” He stated, “Right now, nothing has came across my table that’s made sense yet. But if it does, then it does.”

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Haney’s ambition: becoming a two-time undisputed champion

At just the young age of 24 years old, ‘The Dream’ has managed to establish himself as a dominating force in the sport of boxing. Haney has proven himself to be an undisputed force after defeating formidable opponents such as Yuriorkis Gamboa, Jorge Linares, and Joseph Diaz. He carved his way forward and even became the unified champion after defeating George Kambosos Jr. last year. His first title defense against Kambosos further solidified his position as the champion.

However, he encountered resistance in his second title defense. Many fans and experts started questioning the judge’s decision. Although he still remained the champion, it left a sour taste in everyone’s mouth. Haney has recently shared that he may end up vacating his current weight class. He shared his intention to pursue his ambition of becoming a two-time undisputed champion! To do so, he has his work cut out for him; he will have to face opponents such as Teofimo Lopez, Subriel Matias, Rolando Romero, and Regis Prograis.

Considering the future possibilities, Haney remains open-minded about his weight category. He stated that he has yet to finalize his decision and may even consider defending his lightweight titles in the near future. Haney emphasized the importance of finding a path that aligns with his career objectives and overall contractual arrangements. What do you think about the situation? Do you want him to face Stevenson or Loma next? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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